Description: He likes to wear black tank tops with green pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'9" when asserting himself. He has moderate length blonde hair. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Paelias is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Blue-white diamond (4000 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Jet (110 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp).

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and money/treasure

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'1" and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 pp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.